May 15, 2025
Lassa Fever Outbreak: Experts sound alarm as death toll hits 138
As Nigeria grapples with a growing Lassa fever outbreak, health experts are raising alarm over the country’s inadequate response and urgent need for strategic public health intervention. According to the latest situation report from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), a total of 4,881 suspected cases have been recorded in 2025, with 717 confirmed […]
Group, US Institute Team Up for Child Rights Summit
In a significant move to advance child rights advocacy and education in Nigeria, a strategic partnership has been formed between the United States Institute for Diplomacy and Human Rights (USIDHR) and Operation Save Nigerian Children, a grassroots advocacy group. The collaboration will culminate in a landmark Child Rights Summit targeting the Niger Delta region, with […]
Otu Launches Cross River Diaspora Commission
In a significant move aimed at strengthening ties with Cross Riverians abroad, Governor Bassey Edet Otu has officially inaugurated the Cross River State Diaspora Commission. The initiative is designed to engage the diaspora community in state-building efforts, investment partnerships, cultural exchange, and foreign relations. The inauguration ceremony, held on Tuesday in Calabar, marks a major […]
Deadly Rice Sparks Panic in Ogun, Lagos
A wave of fear has swept through communities in Ogun and Lagos states following viral rumours that a consignment of “deadly rice” has entered the Nigerian market through smuggling routes. The rice, allegedly cursed by a foreign trader whose goods were reportedly stolen, is said to have caused mysterious deaths — claims now debunked by […]
My Constituency Under Siege, 200 Abducted – Zamfara Lawmaker
Hon. Aminu Jaji Raises Alarm Over Mass Abductions in Zamfara, Urges Urgent Federal Action Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, the Member representing Kaura Namoda/Birnin Magaji Federal Constituency of Zamfara State in the House of Representatives, has decried the alarming spate of kidnappings in his constituency, revealing that over 200 residents have been abducted by bandits in […]
World Bank Flags NNPCL Over Missing N500bn Revenue in 2024
The World Bank has raised serious concerns over fiscal transparency and revenue management in Nigeria’s oil sector, revealing that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) failed to remit nearly half of its revenue gains to the Federation Account in 2024. According to the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update, NNPCL remitted only N600 billion […]
Osimhen Breaks Record, Leads Galatasaray to Cup Glory
Victor Osimhen etched his name into Turkish football history on Wednesday night, scoring twice to break the single-season goal record for a foreign player and guide Galatasaray to a 3-0 victory over Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. The Nigerian striker, entering the match with 33 goals, needed two to surpass Mario Jardel’s 34-goal mark […]
FG Greenlights Key Power Projects to Energize
In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s power infrastructure, the Federal Government has approved two significant energy projects in Oyo State aimed at improving electricity access and stabilizing the national grid. The announcement was made following the recent Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, highlighting renewed commitment to modernizing power facilities and addressing persistent outages in […]
Awoniyi Awakens from Induced Coma After Surgery
Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has regained consciousness following an induced coma after undergoing emergency surgery to repair a ruptured intestine sustained during a match against Leicester City on Sunday. The injury occurred in the final moments of the 2-2 draw when Awoniyi collided with a goalpost. Awoniyi was rushed to the hospital on Monday […]
NUC Grants Full Accreditation to 21 UNIPORT Programmes
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted approval for 21 academic programmes at the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), following a rigorous nationwide accreditation exercise aimed at evaluating the quality and standards of academic offerings in Nigerian universities. The announcement was made by the Vice Chancellor of UNIPORT, Professor Owunari Georgewill, during a press briefing […]